• ABOUT BIG

    What empowers us to grow and
    better serve communities across Canada

    ABOUT BIG

    What empowers us to grow and
    better serve communities across Canada

  • ABOUT BIG

    What empowers us to grow and
    better serve communities across Canada

    ABOUT BIG

    What empowers us to grow and
    better serve communities across Canada

Who We Are

 

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National Insurance Brokerage


Finding the best rates and coverage for
Canadians in:

  • Alberta
  • Ontario
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
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Insurance for Everything


Proudly offering insurance for:

  • Auto
  • Home
  • Business
  • Life
  • Travel
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Professional Service


We have 900+ brokers to find you the best price and coverage, while providing outstanding and personal customer service

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Access To A Network Of 30+ Trusted Insurance Providers

Intact InsuranceJEVCOSGI CanadaUnica InsuranceEconomical InsurancePEM Bridge Insurance CompanyPAFCOAvivaTravelersCoachman Insurance CompanyWawanesaUSLICommonwell Insurancei3 Underwriting ServicesBrownstone Insurance ManagersMax InsurancePortage Mutual InsuranceHagertyOptimum General Insurance Lloyd's of LondonCanada Protection PlanTugo21st Century Travel Insurance LimitediA Financial GroupEmpire LifeDesjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.AllianzDestination CanadaEdge Benefitsgms Health and Travel InsuranceGreat-West LifeIA Excellence Life InsuranceINGLE InternationalLa CapitaleTravel ShieldTravelanceEquitable Life of CanadaHumaniaSSQ AssuranceBlueCross BlueShieldRBCSLI Specialty Life InsuranceForesters Financial

Mission

To build a nationally recognized insurance brand designed to
empower brokers and lead the digital insurance revolution.

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Values

What drives our company forward and leads to the results we see.

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Everyone is
Welcome at BIG

We’re changing the face of the insurance industry with a team that represents all Canadians and reflects the diversity of the country we live in.

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We Think BIG

Growth is who we are. We aim to be better, so that we can make insurance better. Everything is designed for disruption and built to scale.

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We Fail Fast So We
Can Succeed Faster

We move quicker than anyone in the industry. We’re resilient, adaptable and embrace change, including learning from our mistakes.

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We Innovate
Relentlessly

If there’s a better, faster, or more efficient way to do things, we’ll find it. We take on BIG challenges and solve unsolvable problems.

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We Take Care
Of Our People

We show our BIG hearts by supporting our colleagues, clients, and communities. We’re kind, professional and polite, especially in tough situations. We always look for the
win-win solution.

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We Do What We Say
We’re Going To Do

Integrity is built into the way we do business. We follow through, and we own it when we can’t. We hold each other accountable when
mistakes happen.

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We Outwork Everyone
In The Industry

BIG brokers are the best in the business. We are relentless and we sweat the details.

 

Awards

Not only do we say we have great service, we have the hardware to back it up.

Photo of IBCA Winner Digital Innovation in a BrokeragePhoto of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2024	Photo of Global 100 2024Photo of Fast Brokerage 2024Photo of 5-Star Brokerage 2023Photo of Top Insurance Employer 2023Photo of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2023Photo of Fast Brokerage 2023Photo of Big Brokerage of the Year 2022Photo of 5-Star Brokerage Ontario 2022Photo of Fast Brokerage 2022Photo of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2022Photo of Top Insurance Employer 2021Photo of Big Brokerage of the Year Finalist 2021Photo of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2021Photo of 5-Star Brokerage 2021Photo of Top Brokerage 2021Photo of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2020Photo of Elite Brokers 2020Photo of Top Brokerage 2020Photo of Top Insurance Workplace 2020

Leadership

Meet the people who lead the charge in BIG’s rapid growth

  • Charlotte Steinschifter
    Charlotte Steinschifter
    Director of People & Culture
    Charlotte is the Director of People and Culture at the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). She started her first three years as BIG's Marketing Manager. During that time, she successfully introduced the iconic elephant to our brand, made significant marketing improvements, developed a thriving team, and helped establish the company culture. Charlotte now focuses on her passion for creating a people-first company culture and growing BIG as a top insurance workplace in Canada.
  • Carolyn Shaffer
    Carolyn Shaffer
    Director of Life & Financial
    Carolyn is the Director of Life and Financial at the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). Carolyn started her financial career as an advisor and then transitioned into management, helping other advisors to build client-focused businesses. Since joining BIG in January 2022 as the Director of Life and Financial, Carolyn has been developing strategies to support life and financial advisors and brokers.
  • Stephen Billyard
    Stephen Billyard
    CEO
    Stephen Billyard is the CEO of the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). His excellence in leadership is exemplified by BIG’s astounding revenue growth, rapid company expansion, thriving industry partnerships, and numerous prestigious awards. Scaling nationally, he has invested heavily in technology and training to equip teams to reach their potential.
  • Jennifer Smith
    Jennifer Smith
    VP of Distribution
    Jennifer is the VP of Distribution at the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). She brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and proven experience from over eight years in the industry. Jennifer drives business strategy, leads our national expansion, and manages key partner relationships.
  • Sylvester Slowakiewicz
    Sylvester Slowakiewicz
    Director of Insurance Operations
    Syl is the Director of Insurance Operations at the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). As an industry expert with over a decade of sales, service, underwriting, and leadership practice, Sylvester has the product knowledge, business acumen, and hands-on experience he readily shares with his team.
  • Cody Douma
    Cody Douma
    COO
    Cody is the COO of the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). With over ten years in the insurance industry, Cody brings a balance of experience from brokerage, agency, and insurance carrier channels. He started his career as a front-line sales broker, transitioning to a Business Development Agent and, finally, a Market Representative for Pembridge Insurance. Cody holds a RIBO license, CRM certification, and an Undergraduate degree in Business Administration.
  • Mark Whiteley
    Mark Whiteley
    VP Commercial Insurance
    Mark is the VP of Commercial Insurance at the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG). With over 12 years in the insurance industry, Mark has focused his entire career on commercial insurance, which has spanned both the company side and the broker channel. Mark started the foundation of his commercial knowledge and experience in commercial underwriting, working for two of Canada's largest insurance companies – The Dominion (Travelers) and Intact Insurance.

BIG Hearts

Giving with a BIG Heart.

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BIG Hearts is a foundation that raises funds to support divers communities and causes across Canada. 

Your donation fuels hope and progress across Canada. Every donation you make directly supports initiatives that uplift vulnerable communities, champion important causes, and empower individuals in need.

Whether it's providing essential resources for families in crisis, supporting educational programs for underserved youth, or advocating for marginalized communities, your contribution makes a tangible difference.